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All plastics need to be treated as a public health issue that requires regulation and a change in the consumption culture, Northeastern experts say.

While the heavy rainfall was part of a larger storm system in the region, some have blamed the use of cloud seeding. But what exactly is this technique?

Only strong political will of the international community and a strategic long-term plan can restore order in Haiti, a Northeastern expert says.

Northeastern University business experts say it's a big gamble, noting that many countries get involved in the global sports market for a variety of reasons — some of which have little to do with economic growth.

A Northeastern scholar argues that over the course of human history, examples of cooperation outstrip examples of disunity and tribalism, and that the achievements of the international community are often overlooked.

Experts have their ways of grasping the wealth of the 1% in more concrete terms — even if their measurements are merely snapshots in time.

The crises in the Panama and Suez canals are currently wreaking havoc on shipping routes, posing a threat to the smooth flow of the supply chain. I

The challenge of landing on the moon remains the same, even as the idea of regulating a corporate led space age presents new questions. Space diplomacy is now more important than ever, a Northeastern expert says.

Plastics are everywhere. From the bottles in vending machines to the cutlery that comes with takeout, it can be hard to avoid these single-use items. Many are working to cut back on this use, including academics.

Companies that invest in robust remote work policies are better insulated from the business impact of natural disasters, according to research from John Bai and his collaborators published in the Harvard Business Review.